How To Sharpen Garden Tools

Soon, I’ll post some good how-to videos I made of Karen and Isabel providing great instructions on cleaning and sharpening your own garden tools. Clean, smoothly working and sharp tools makes a big difference when working in the garden. And there I was, thinking new tools were just crummier than old ones – it didn’t occur to me that I needed to sharpen ’em myself. Here’s an article outlining materials needed and providing basic written instructions for caring for your garden tools. If you didn’t make it, let me encourage you to give take on your own tool maintenance at some point this winter or spring. New tools like hoes and shovels are often sold dull so they won’t injure anyone. You’re supposed to sharpen them when you take them home.

Keeping garden tools in good working order not only makes gardening tasks easier, it can help plants thrive, too. The dirt, grass and debris that often gets left on garden tools dulls blades, makes the work more difficult, and can transfer disease from one plant to another. * Clean off any tools used for chemical applications – the chemicals can erode metal. After each use, store trowels, shovels and other digging tools in the sand to keep them clean and lubricated. * Hose down the metal parts of tools after each use – but be sure to dry them thoroughly. Here are some maintenance tips that will keep your tools in tip-top shape. Keep Tools Clean. * To remove rust from tools, use coarse steel wool. Soaking the tool in white vinegar first may also help remove stubborn rust....

Sharpen outdoor garden tools with MSU Extension Master Gardeners at the July 2 ...

The MSU Extension/Gallatin County Master Gardener booth at the fairgrounds will host a demonstration on garden tool sharpening techniques, with emphasis on pruners, on July 2, 2011. People are encouraged to bring in their small garden tools (no saws or

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And don't forget that Keith Sharpening is on hand every week. Besides your everyday sharpening needs and fine cutlery, Keith will also sharpen chain saw blades, garden tools, and lawn mower blades. Just check with Keith before bringing in the larger

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Keith Rosen brings his tools every week to meet your everyday sharpening needs. Every third Thursday (that's this week), Diamond Edge Sharpening returns with their array of tools for special sharpening needs: serrated knives, garden tools from hand

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